Mapua moves to solo second after beating EAC

Mapua University secured a close 82-79 victory over Emilio Aguinaldo College, allowing them to move up to solo second place in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament.

Marc Cuenco hit the game-winning triple with 15 seconds remaining, capping off his 16-point performance.

Clint Escamis, the reigning MVP, also delivered a strong performance with 23 points for the Cardinals.

Cardinals head coach Randy Alcantara acknowledged the difficulty of the game, emphasizing the need for composure and strong defense.

The game was tied at 79 points before Cuenco's clutch shot and crucial free throws sealed the win for Mapua.

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